Penicillin Cocktail Recipe
WhiskyAuthor: The Bar Team
The penicillin cocktail is a modern classic known for its distinctive combination of smoky, spicy, sweet and sour flavours. The drink was created in New York City in 2005 and rose to prominence, gaining the status of a craft cocktail. It is an excellent starting point for people new to Scotch blends, masterfully balancing assertive smoky overtones with more approachable flavours.
What you’ll need
Ingredients
Serves:
1
- Johnnie Walker Black Label45ml
- 15ml
- Honey syrup20ml
- Lemon juice25ml
- Slice of lemon or candied ginger1
- Ice4
2.5 units of alcohol per serving
Equipment
- 1 x Rocks glass
- 1 x Cocktail shaker
- 1 x Jigger
Method
Pour
Using a jigger, measure the liquid ingredients and add to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Mix
Shake and fine strain into an ice-filled rocks glass.
Garnish
Garnish with a slice of lemon or candied ginger pieces.
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